I’ve read countless times how Billy Reid attributes much of his design aesthetic to his upbringing in Alabama. Though I don’t doubt this plays an integral part in his design process, I don’t particularly grasp that southern sensibility when I see the clothes for his Fall/Winter collection. I see beautiful gentleman classics that I associate with all corners of the US. Reid seemed to touch base on a majority of the classics and didn’t embellish too much on them. The colors predominantly stayed in the grays and browns. There’s always some rugged sophistication about the looks on his runway, and this establishes a strong sense of timelessness. Layering was executed excellently, and my favorite looks paired the short jackets with suiting or knitwear.
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Source: GQ